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Two young people looking at each other in a gym setting, wearing grey workout clothing.
Posted inAutism supports Autistic Adults Health and wellbeing

“Have a go – you might surprise yourself”: Supporting Autistic young people at the gym

Researchers at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) explored how a community gym program called FitSkills, supported Autistic young people to feel confident, safe and included in gym settings.
Posted by Jake Mulligan March 16, 2026
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Posted inEducational and vocational engagement Identification and diagnosis SACS

Tassie Strengthening Autism Screening Across the State

Early autism screening across Tasmania is expanding as a number of key services implement training in the Social Attention & Communication Surveillance (SACS) tool developed by the Olga Tennison Autism…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 24, 2026
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Posted inStudies Recruiting

Together, we can be the change

Identify supports and remove barriers to enable Autistic employees to thrive at work.
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 20, 2026
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Posted inStudies Recruiting

Early Childhood Paths study

All babies develop differently – sometimes this is noticeable in the way they play, communicate, or interact with you or their environment.  We are looking for families in Victoria and…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 20, 2026
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Posted inAutism and the senses Autistic Adults Mental Health

Sensory Series: Cooling and Regulation Strategies for Hot Days

Words by Dr Dianne Blackwell // 1 min read. Even with preparation and sensory joy, heat and sensory load can accumulate throughout the day. Cooling and regulating the body first…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 17, 2026
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Posted inHealth and wellbeing News

World-first toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention

Researchers from La Trobe University have launched a world-leading toolkit for healthcare professionals to better identify and support Autistic adults at risk of suicide.
Posted by Alex Haschek February 13, 2026
An adult and a young girl wearing a backpack walk hand in hand on a tree-lined sidewalk in the daytime.
Posted inStudies Recruiting

Can wearing a sensory vest help with anxiety in Autistic children?

Many autistic children have trouble processing sensory information, and this can make it difficult for them to regulate. Specialised clothing has been developed to help keep the sensory system calm. We need the help of autistic children and their caregivers to test the effects of a sensory vest!
Posted by Alex Haschek February 2, 2026
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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Intellectual disability and Autism

Separating Evidence from Fear: What Paracetamol Claims Really Mean for Autism

The suggestion of something ‘causing’ autism can reinforce stigma, even when the evidence ultimately shows no causal link.
Posted by Jake Mulligan January 28, 2026
Barbie doll in a pink dress on a pink background. various accessories for playing with a doll.
Posted inAutism and gender Autism and the senses News

How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype. This article is republished from The Conversation.
Posted by Jake Mulligan January 16, 2026
a mother and her two children walk on a boardwalk in nature
Posted inAutism and the senses Autism perspectives Autistic Adults

What is autistic burnout? And what can you do about it?

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.
Posted by Jake Mulligan January 14, 2026

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